ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta United has announced a strategic partnership with Scottish club Aberdeen FC.
The Major League Soccer team will be investing $2.57 million to gain a minority ownership stake of less than 10% in the four-time Scottish Premiership champions.
United President Darren Eales will join Aberdeen's board of directors, but Atlanta will not be involved in day-to-day operations of the Dons.
Eales says the deal is a chance for United to expand its global reach, while advising Aberdeen FC on ways to improve its game-day experience as it pushes for a new stadium.
Atlanta United has set numerous MLS attendance records and won the league championship in 2018.